Adapter set for decorative candles



July 27 1926. 1,594,138

H. VVISCHHUSEN ET AL ADAPTER SET FUR DECORATIVE CANDLES.

Filed April 5, 1926 Il/I/ I l I/ Ill/II I ll Inn/e nlms, Henry ms c7z7zu5en, F Jed Ms c 7L7'ULL SI L Daria n1]. Gillespie Patented July 27, 1926.

' UNITED STATES 1,594,138 PATENT OFFICE.

HENRY WISCHHUSEN, DORIAN E. GILLESPIE, AND FRED WISCHHUSEN, 0F MALDEN,

MASSACHUSETTS. I

ADAPTER SET FOR DECORATIVE CANDLES.

Application filed April 5, 1926. Serial Nb. 100,005.

One of the popular displays during the Christmas season and other special occasions, is that of having lighted candles in the windows; and especially small electric lights arranged to imitate the real article. These latter are, however, somewhat expensive, and in addition, not only bulky to stow awa for further use, but very liable to brea age;

The object of our invention is the construction of an adapter set suitable for use as decorative candles of this type, which shall be inexpensive, of minimum bulk for transportation and storage, and capable of use in connection with the well known string of small electric lights sold for applicationupon Christmas trees.

In the drawings forming part of this specification, Fig. 1 is a side elevation of our adapter sets complete, partly in section. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the box forming thecombination base and packing case. Fig. 3 is a sectional view of one of the candles showing an electric socket composing one of a string thereof being introduced through the tube. Fig. 4 is a perspective view of one of the s lit collars, or adapter shells by means of which a socket is held in lace at the u per end of a candle-tube.

ig. 5 is a modification of the candle. Fig. 6 is a diagram of a string of electric bulbs.

In the strings of electric bulbs designed .for ornamenting Christmas trees, it is customary to connect eight small bulbs in series 'with a sin le plug, for the reason that the electric lig ting systems for residences have an intenslty 0 between 110 and 120 volts, while these small bulbs are adapted for only fifteen volts each. Consequently, it requires eight of the latter to withstand the 120 volts of the lighting circuit; and, since in ecclesiastical clrcles an' off number is always preferred, I utilize seven of the bulbs for the display-candles, and place the eighth where it will not be similarly visible.

'The box 1, as shown'in' Fig. 2, is made quite long and narrow, with a sliding cover 2, and'a row of seven holes 3 in one of its sides, preferably the bottom. These holes are made to snugl fit the paper tubes 4, with the box turne upside down. The electric bulbs 5 have each a socket 6 connected b suitable branches 7 with the main line 9.

e sockets being slightly less in diameter string of electric lights having been laid within the box with its cover. removed, seven of the sockets 6 and branches 7 are put through the appropriate holes 3, then each socket is pushed through its tube by means of a slender stick. The task remaining is to rigidly secure these sockets in the upper ends of tne tubes. To do this; a. split collar or adapter 10 is used for each, the same being opened sufiiciently to permit the wire 7 of a socket to be introduced within the part- 10 while the socket and part of the wire are beyond the end of the tube. Then the collar or adapter 10 is pressed up about the tapered socket 6, and the collar and contained socket is forced down within the end of the tube until the ends of the tube and socket are flush. Such a wedge fit renders the grip of each socket to be absolutely secure.

-Seven bulbs 5 havin been screwed into the sockets 6, and one lnto a socket in the hole 11, the Wires 9 may be plugged into the lighting circuit and all the candles rendered incandescent. The eighth socket and candle can be inserted in a'hole 11 in a side of the box 1, or left within the box, provided the latter is suitably perforated to prevent overcutlaterally into communication with the hole 3 in'a board 17 to allow the wire 7 to be put through the same. What we claim .as' our invention is:

1. In means for utilizing a string of Christmas tree decorative electric lights, the combination of an elongated box having a row of holes through one wall, tubes disposed to be set in said holes, and adapters for securely holding the sockets of said lights in the upper ends of said tubes.

2. In means for utilizing a string of Christmas tree decorative electric lights, the

combination of an elongated box having a removable cover, and a row of holes-through its bottom, tubes adapted to be packed in said box and also'to be set in said holes, and

adapters for holding the sockets of said lights in the upper ends of said tubes.

3. In means for utilizing a string of eight Christmas tree decorative electric lights, the

combination of an elongated box having av and also to be set in said seven holes, and I adapter means for holding seven lights at the upper ends of said tubes; the lead wires of said string of lights descending through said tubes, along the box and out through said notch to a source of current; the eighth light being located in said single hole.

In testimony that we claim the foregoing invention, we have hereunto set our hands this 31 day of March, 1926.

HENRY WISCHHUSEN. FREDWISCHHUSEN. DORIAN E. GILLESPIE. 

